The Blake Society
The Blake Society was founded In 1985 and champions the agency of William Blake in our culture. The Society commissioned a stone to be placed on William Blake’s unmarked grave in Bunhill Fields and is planning to create a memorial for Catherine Blake. It holds regular meetings (online and in real locations), organises Blakean events and publishes the journal, VALA.
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Latest Events
Blake200
2027 will mark the 200th anniversary of William Blake’s death. We’d like that year to be filled with events, exhibitions, publications and performances of all kinds. As well as organising our own events, and supporting the work of galleries and publishers, we will be creating an online resource which acts as a listing of events, worldwide…
Down River – a poem by Phil Harris
The poem arrived suddenly after Mark’s launch for the bicentenary year of Blake’s death. Mark Vernon’s enthusiasm is catching. His choice with Temenos of St George the Martyr, Holborn, is inspiring and catches the imagination. When I listened to Mark’s 30 second video, the occasion and location took my breath away…
Testament announced as a Patron of The Blake Society
The Blake Society is delighted to announce that writer, rapper and composer Testament will be a Patron of the society. His work has long been inspired by a deep love and knowledge of Blake. At this important moment, as we head into the bicentenary of Blake’s death in 2027…